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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21.35, 29.44 and 16.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21.35, 29.44 and 16.74 is: 23.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21.35 : 29.44 = 16.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21.35/29.44 = 16.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21.35x = 29.44 × 16.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21.35x = 492.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.83/21.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.08

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